Pastor Gallups is a former decorated Florida law enforcement officer, having served with two different sheriff's offices under three different sheriff's administrations. Carl is a graduate of Florida State University (B.Sc.), The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy. Carl serves on the Board of Regents with the * University of Mobile, in Mobile, Alabama.

Carl is a frequent guest on numerous national and international television and radio programs, as well as a print media commentator. He is also a popular Bible and Prophecy conference speaker.